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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,968.16, 312,983.76 and 150,460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,968.16, 312,983.76 and 150,460.64 is: 207,481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,968.16 : 312,983.76 = 150,460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,968.16/312,983.76 = 150,460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,968.16x = 312,983.76 × 150,460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,968.16x = 47,091,736,839.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,091,736,839.21/226,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,481.69

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